A look at all 28 verbal commitments in the Wolf Pack football team's 2014 class

College football signing day is moving closer (players can sign their national letters of intent on Feb. 5) and the Wolf Pack's 2014 class is filling up, and then some.

Teams are allowed to sign 25 players to a recruiting class and Nevada has received 28 verbal commitments to date, including early signees who are already on campus and enrolled in the spring semester.

As you might notice, those 28 commitments are above the 25 per class limit, which means Nevada will have to grayshirt at least a couple of players (it's still on the hunt for more commitments, which could push the number of oral pledges up even further).

The early impressions of the class are that second-year coach Brian Polian is putting together a pretty nice group, although only time will tell. Here's a look at the 28 commitments (positions are educated guesses based on conversations with the players).

* Daren Echeveria, OL, 6-5, 270, Antelope High (Sacramento): A one-time Wolf Pack recruit, Echeveria ended up signing with Air Force in 2013 after Nevada underwent the coaching change from Chris Ault to Polian. He grayshirted last season before deciding cadet life wasn't for him. With Nevada's needs on the line, Echeveria could play as soon as 2014. (Feature story)

* Humberto Lopez, OL, 6-6, 300, College of the Desert (Palm Desert, Calif.): An academic casualty out of high school, Lopez had to take the junior-college route to get to the D-I level. He said the coaches are looking at him to fill the spot vacated by left tackle Joel Bitonio, meaning he has huge shoes to fill. Lopez is one of three offensive linemen in the mid-year class. Polian is looking for some immediate help there. (Feature story)

* Jeremy Miller, DT, 6-0, 290, Tyler Junior College (Texas): In two years at the junior college level, Miller had just 15 tackles, but he's heralded as a run-stopping tackle who will soak up blocks and let the linebackers make the big plays. Miller said he had interest from a few Big 12 schools, although none offered. You can expect Miller to at least break into Nevada's defensive line rotation in 2014. (Signing day story)

* Chad Specht, OL, 6-6, 300, Clovis West High (Calif.): Specht originally signed with Nevada last season but suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in fall camp and decided to grayshirt so not to burn his redshirt season. Nevada was able to keep the Fresno-area native committed throughout the 2013 season and he is another lineman who could play as earlier as this season. (Wolf Pack bio)

* Michael Spivey, LB, 5-11, 240, College of San Mateo (Calif.): A former high school running back, Spivey didn't have a lot of recruiting interest but will be counted on to make an impact at Nevada in 2014, especially on special teams. Polian envisions him not only as a linebacker who can play in the box and stuff the run, but one who can play in space in Nevada's Tampa 2 scheme. (Signing day story)

* Duran Workman, S, 6-1, 205, Saddleback JC (Mission Viejo, Calif.): Workman spent time at Army and Colorado State before finding a home at the junior-college level. The well-traveled safety could start as soon as this season. The Wolf Pack struggled at safety last year and needs somebody to step in and stabilize that position. Workman, who had 46 tackles last year, could be that guy. (Feature story)

2014 Verbal Commitments

* James Butler, RB, 5-9, 205, St. Francis High (Wheaton, Ill.): Nevada went out of its recruiting zone to reel in Butler, who played near Chicago. Butler missed his junior season after transferring, which dampened recruiting interest. His senior year was cut short by a concussion, but he still rushed for 1,185 yards and 19 touchdowns in nine games. Polian wasn't always pleased with his running backs last season. He said he wanted to find a home run threat in this year's class and has zeroed in on Butler. (Feature story)

* Drew Celis, WR, 6-0, 180, Marin (Calif.) Catholic High: One of Nevada's top commits, Celis is one of three receivers in the class. He had early offers from Washington State and Boise State, among others. Celis, who attends the same high school that Wolf Pack offensive coordinator Nick Rolovich graduated from, has posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. He could play as a true freshman. (Feature story) (Another feature story)

* Wyatt Demps, WR, 6-2, 185, Pleasant Grove High (Elk Grove, Calif.): Demps and Celis could be a potent 1-2 punch for Nevada for years to come. Demps has a big, lanky frame and athleticism runs in the family (his brother plays basketball at Sac State). He's shown big-play ability at the high school level, catching 74 passes for 1,395 yards and 24 touchdowns the past two seasons. (Highlight video)

Spanish Springs quarterback Hunter Fralick is one of three players from the state of Nevada in the 2014 class. (Julie Dawes/RGJ file)

* Hunter Fralick, QB, 6-1, 195, Spanish Springs High: One of the best quarterbacks in Northern Nevada history, Fralick is just the fourth local QB to go from the high schools ranks to an FBS school. He has the athleticism and arm strength that reminds you of current Nevada quarterback Cody Fajardo. Fralick will redshirt this year before being thrown into an open competition for the starting gig in 2015. (Feature here)

* Victor Gonzalez, WR, 6-1, 160, Norte Vista High (Riverside, Calif.): After posting more than 1,000 receiving yards as a junior, Gonzalez followed that up with 57 catches for 1,347 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior. Given his size (160 pounds) he's a potential grayshirt candidate but the natural skill is apparent.

* Kendall Johnson, DB, 6-1, 175, St. Thomas More High (Lafayette, La.): Johnson had five scholarship offers, including three from colleges in Louisiana, but Nevada went out of its normal recruiting terrain to reel in the two-way layer. As a senior, he caught 35 passes for 833 yards and 12 touchdowns, proving to be a big-play threat. Johnson is most likely to end up at defense back for Nevada (he had six interceptions as a junior). (Recruiting video)

* Jarid Joseph, LB, 6-3, 215, Lakewood (Calif.) High: Joseph said he had offers from Arizona, Utah State, Colorado State and UTEP, but opted for Nevada. He had about 140 tackles his senior season, according to his high school coach, and was receiving Pac-12 interest. The Wolf Pack returns all three starters at linebacker, but Polian said that's one area Nevada needs to improve in 2014. (Feature story)

* Adam Khouri, OL, 6-3, 295, Huntington Beach (Calif.) High: Khouri joined Nevada last season as a walk-on and showed enough during his first year on campus for the Wolf Pack to give him a scholarship. He redshirted in 2013, so he still has four years of eligibility remaining. With a year under his belt in the program, he's a front-runner to win a starting job on Nevada's wide-open offensive line. (Wolf Pack bio)

* Jacob Lacaden, LB, 6-0, 190, St. Louis High (Honolulu): Lacaden is one of two commitments Nevada has received from Hawaii players. He's small for an outside linebacker and could break in at safety before gaining the weight required to play linebacker. He's a hard-hitting player who comes from one of Hawaii's best programs, which means he should be further along the development curve than most. (Highlight reel)

* Mat McDermand, OL, 6-5, 265, Moapa Valley High: Playing on the outskirts of Las Vegas in the small town of Overton, McDermand was still able to get recruiting interest. He picked Nevada over UNLV and Dartmouth and could be the kind of hidden gem Coach Ault was accustomed to finding. The 2014 class is loaded with offensive lineman, but McDermand might have the most potential in that group. (Feature story)

* Kalei Meyer, DT, 6-2, 265, Kamehameha High (Honolulu): Meyer didn't have a ton of recruiting interest, but Rolovich's ties to Hawaii landed the commitment from Meyer. Kamehameha was one of Hawaii's best teams last season, especially on defense, with Meyer being a big reason why. He'll most likely redshirt as a freshman but could be a starter in the long term. (Commitment story)

* Matt Moen, TE, 6-3, 227, Steele High (Cibolo, Texas): Moen also had an offer from Harvard, so he's plenty bright. Moen is a versatile player who will most likely end up being a blocking tight end. He has the size and pedigree (he plays in Texas) to play as a true freshman. As a senior, he caught 26 passes for 521 yards and five touchdowns. Moen is one of two commitments from players from Texas. (Commitment story)

* Elijah Moody, CB, 5-11, 180, Long Beach (Calif.) Poly High: Moody played in one of the nation's best secondaries, which included two five-star recruits. Poly was one of the top 10 teams in California this season, so you know Moody got good coaching. Despite being stuck down on the depth chart, he had five scholarship offers. Moody is one of five defensive backs in Nevada's 2014 class. (Commitment story)

* Kelton Moore, DB, 5-11, 190, Juan Seguin High (Arlington, Texas): Moore is one of two high school quarterbacks Nevada has taken to convert into safeties. The Texas native, who won a district MVP award, passed for 1,711 yards and 12 touchdowns and rushed for 2,117 yards and 30 scores. Moore fits in the same mold of a lot of these recruits. He's a pure athlete who will be converted to new position once he gets to Nevada.

* Ahki Muhammad, DB, 5-9, 185, James Logan High (Union City, Calif.): Muhammad has played running back, receiver and defensive back and will likely fit at Nevada as a cornerback. He’s a little undersized, but has tremendous speed, which is something Polian values. He wants to add as much team speed as possible, even if that means giving up some size. He fits in the same mold of last year's cornerback class, which included small but fast guys like Elijah Mitchell and Tere' Calloway. (Highlight reel)

Hug High product Cliff Porter us a raw prospect with a high ceiling if he continues to develop. (Tim Dunn/RGJ file)

* Cliff Porter, OL/DL, 6-5, 260, Hug High: The local prospect could play on either side of the line. He's a project and it will likely be a couple of years before he sees the field, but Porter has a load of potential. Porter isn't a one-trick pony. He's also a JROTC officer, a drummer and plays basketball, but football is his future at Nevada. (Feature story)

* Malik Reed, DE, 6-2, 230, Dothan (Ala.) High: The Wolf Pack went well out of its regular recruiting territory to find Reed, with cornerbacks coach Ricky Thomas providing the link to Alabama to nab Reed, the first player from the state to sign with the Wolf Pack since WR Marko Mitchell in 2006. Reed runs a 4.75 40-yard dash and has a quick first step. At his current size, he might be more suited for linebacker than end. (Highlight video)

* Asauni Rufus, S, 6-0, 190, Bakersfield (Calif.) High: One of this year's most intriguing prospects, Rufus led his team to a CIF state title as the team's quarterback with a win over mighty Del Oro. He'll move to safety at Nevada after accounting for 3,151 yards and 40 touchdowns in the triple-option in high school. Given his athleticism, he could also make an impact in the return game, too. (Highlight video)

* Korey Rush, DE, 6-3, 260, East High (Salt Lake City): The highest-rated recruit in the 2014 class, Rush originally committed to Arizona State before de-committing after the Sun Devils wanted him to grayshirt. A torn pectoral muscle three weeks into his senior season sabotaged that year, but he posted 42 tackles and 17.5 sacks as a junior. Rush anticipates playing as a true freshman. (Feature here)

* Brandon Scott, TE, 6-4, 205, Yucaipa (Calif.) High: One of the first commitments in the 2014 class, Scott gives Nevada a much-needed passing weapon at the tight end position, something it missed last year. He's in the mold of Zach Sudfeld, a tall and rangy player. In his final two years of high school, Scott caught 130 balls for 2,262 yards and 21 touchdowns. He could develop into a big-time red zone target. (Commitment video)

* Cristian Solano, QB, 6-2, 175, San Fernando High: Solano put up ridiculous numbers last season, accounting for 5,589 yards and 66 touchdowns as a senior, albeit in a lower classification. Still, those are huge numbers in Southern California. Given his slight frame (and the fact Nevada is over the limit of 25 commits in a class), expect Solano to grayshirt this season before enrolling for the 2015 season. (Feature story)

* Blake Wright, RB, 5-10, 190, Edison High (Fresno, Calif.): Wright committed to Nevada along with friend and high school teammate Kevin Nutt (who since de-committed and pledged to Colorado State). Wright was one of the San Joaquin Valley's top running backsthis season and continues a Nevada trend of going to that area for ball carriers (Kendall Brock, Lampford Mark, Stefphon Jefferson). (Commitment story)

I had not heard that, but when Fralick's Wolf Pack bio was posted it listed Boise State among the schools recruiting him, which I was surprised by considering they weren't recruiting him under Petersen. So, I'd guess that Boise State did make a late run at him.